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At the time of our trip to Taba Heights, we were flown in through Israel to Ovda airport for a border crossing.
What they don't tell you is that Ovda is a Military Airport. You are then transferrred by bus to the border where you have to pay to buy a Visa and then walk across the border, about 300 yards carrying your luggage, they don,t allow vehicles to cross. This is a real timewasting ball ache.
I had intended to go for a day trip back to Elat which was only 10 miles from Taba, but the border crossing was such a performance that I did not bother.
On the return journey the security checks by the Israelis were totally over the top. What a miserable load of humourless bastards they are. Everyone on the flight was unanimously agreed that they had enjoyed the holiday to Taba but would NEVER return by this route.
Was this some cunning plot to ruin the Egyptians efforts to build a competing resort I wonder. I mean I can understand security at this level if we all had flowing white beards and Kaftans, but a coach load of Brit's!!!
Thankfully, I understand that there is now an Egyptian airport at Taba now which should overcome this problem. But if you are offered a trip through Ovda, forget it. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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The East Delta bus station is about 1 km walk from the international border. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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I just wanted to write a little tip about taking a private taxi from Taba to Sharm el Sheikh. If you are like me, comfort and convenience trump anything else in your travels. I stayed in Taba for 4 nights at the Hilton, whc\ich was fantastic. I had tickets to fly from Sharm to Cairo and was looking into the Egyptian buses when my concierge recommended a private taxi. The cost was $70, plus tip. I know that may be pricey to some, but the comfort of air conditioning, plus over an hour's time with the driver giving me insight into Taba living was wortht the price.
MAKE SURE YOU HOLD A VISA FOR EGYPT and not just for the Sinai. You will not be allowed to fly from Sharm el SHeikh without holding the appropiate Visa. Theme: Other
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there is a bus station in Taba...It is approximately a 1/4 klm from the border crossing, on the left hand side of the road as you enter Taba...There is a bus to Cairo and also buses to Sharm el Sheikh...Schedules vary depending on season, but your hotel should be able to help you out...There is no commercial airport in Taba, only a private strip used for charter flights. Theme: Bus
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When traveling from within Israel to Taba, Egypt, one must bring a passport. If you own an Israeli automobile and hold an Israeli passport than you can drive over the border. Otherwise, most people walk and take a taxi on the Egyptian side.
There is a US $15.00 fee to cross the Israeli border, and a US $26.00 fee to cross on the Egyptian side unless you are going to the Hilton Taba or the casino. Those are free because they sit on the Israeli/Egyptian border. Leave a Comment
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At the border crossing between Egypt and Israel, there is a large group of taxis waiting for travelers. Generally these cars are of low quality and the drivers are very dangerous, but during the night, they know the roads the best of anyone. If you must take a taxi, I suggest only taking taxis during the day and agree on your price ahead of time (most of the drivers seem to prefer new Israeli sheqels over any other currency). Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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